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V30 LOT

2015 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,115 mi
Last recorded12,115 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 12,115 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 10,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 9,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 8,286 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 6,618 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 5,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 4,048 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 3,902 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 3,705 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jun 2018 3,705 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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V30 LOT is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V30 LOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 11 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V30 LOT registered?

V30 LOT is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 June 2015.

Is V30 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V30 LOT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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